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Bamako region, Mali: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Bamako region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 4,227,569 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Bamako region, Mali, down -50% from 2 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 2.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 6 events and 5 estimated deaths were recorded in Bamako region. That is +500% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 5 and 12. 67% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 1. Relative to population, that is 1.4 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Mali - JNIM (4 events, 4 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:May 2026Apr 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Aug 2025Sep 2024
Events in Bamako region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Bamako region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bamako cercle | 6 | 5 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Bamako cercle Bamako region | Government of Mali vs JNIM State-based | 2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Mali | 5 | 4 |
| JNIM | 4 | 4 |
| Government of Russia | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Mali - JNIM | 4 | 4 |
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Government of Mali - Civilians | 1 | 0 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 4 | 67% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Bamako region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Bamako region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 5 deaths (range 5 to 12).
Is violence in Bamako region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Bamako region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Mali (5 events), JNIM (4 events), Government of Russia (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Bamako region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Bamako region, 67% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Mali
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.